A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
PG | 1h 48min | Adventure, Comedy, Family | 17 December 2004 (USA)
Director: Brad Silberling
Writers: Robert Gordon (screenplay), Daniel Handler (books) (as Lemony Snicket)
Stars: Jim Carrey, Jude Law, Meryl Streep
Story:
Three children – Violet (14), Klaus (12) and Sunny Baudelaire – are left orphaned when their house burns down, with their parents in it, in mysterious circumstances. They are left in the custody of a distant relative, Count Olaf (played by Jim Carrey). It is soon apparent that Count Olaf only cares about the children for their large inheritance.